Name: That's My Partner! by Elvin Bishop
Brand: Elvin Bishop
SKU: 014551487425
Price: 9.9 USD
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Rating: 3 (84 reviews)

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Every now and again you get one of those discs that picks up a few threads that have long lain dormant for various reasons, and you are more than overjoyed that someone took the time to help make the reconnections that seem to make life richer. Little Smokey took the young -- and new to Chicago -- Elvin Bishop under his wing in the early '60s and taught the kid everything, from playing blues guitar to how to walk the walk. It is well-documented how Bishop's career took off when he hooked up with Paul Butterfield and Mike Bloomfield in the Butterfield Blues Band (setting the stage for all the other twin lead guitar bands such as the Allman Brothers Band that followed). Smokey remained in Chicago and virtually gave up trying to make a living playing music in favor of a job to support the family. With the kids grown, by the '80s he started playing again. In January 2000, the two hooked up again for three nights that would be recorded by Alligator. Maybe this was to say thank you for the early help; more likely -- judging by the playing -- it was a return of the early love between the two. It was more than worth the wait to hear the interplay of Elvin and Smokey, backed by a more-than-capable band (a nod to S.E. Willis on keyboards) that provides strong, solid support while letting the two stand to the forefront and play off each other. Bishop has always been known as a fun-loving musician; however, he takes his chops seriously, his playing is crisp, and -- as he shows here -- he is at his best when playing off an equal (listen to his signature "Travelin' Shoes"!). The joy of playing that deep-felt Chicago blues with an old friend and colleague and the chance for teacher and pupil to stand up and show off their licks and progress shine through here. The banter between the two helps to push the music along to greater heights. Just listen to this gutter-crawling version of Little Red Rooster. You know the Wolf would be proud.
© Bob Gottlieb /TiVo

1. That's My Partner

by Elvin Bishop & Smokey Smothers

Primary Artist: Elvin Bishop & Smokey Smothers
Elvin Bishop
Little Smokey Smothers; Main Performer
Composer: Bishop; Composer
Lyricist: Bishop; Composer
Artist: Elvin Bishop
Little Smokey Smothers; Production

2. Roll Your Moneymaker

by Elvin Bishop & Smokey Smothers

Primary Artist: Elvin Bishop & Smokey Smothers
Elvin Bishop
Little Smokey Smothers; Main Performer
Composer: Harris; Composer
Lyricist: Harris; Composer
Artist: Elvin Bishop
Little Smokey Smothers; Production
711 3rd Ave. N Y: Conrad C/o Regent C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other
Music Publisher: Conrad C/o Regent C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other
N Y 10017: Conrad C/o Regent C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other

3. Slow Down

by Elvin Bishop & Smokey Smothers

Primary Artist: Elvin Bishop & Smokey Smothers
Elvin Bishop
Little Smokey Smothers; Main Performer
Composer: Bishop; Composer
Lyricist: Bishop; Composer
Artist: Elvin Bishop
Little Smokey Smothers; Production

4. Little Red Rooster

by Elvin Bishop & Smokey Smothers

Primary Artist: Elvin Bishop & Smokey Smothers
Elvin Bishop
Little Smokey Smothers; Main Performer
Composer: Dixon; Composer
Lyricist: Dixon; Composer
Artist: Elvin Bishop
Little Smokey Smothers; Production
711 3rd Ave. N Y: Bug Music/hoochie Coochie C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other
Music Publisher: Bug Music/hoochie Coochie C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other
N Y 10017: Bug Music/hoochie Coochie C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other

5. Hello, Baby

by Elvin Bishop & Smokey Smothers

Primary Artist: Elvin Bishop & Smokey Smothers
Elvin Bishop
Little Smokey Smothers; Main Performer
Composer: Williams; Composer
Lyricist: Williams; Composer
Artist: Elvin Bishop
Little Smokey Smothers; Production

6. Middle Aged Man

by Elvin Bishop & Smokey Smothers

Primary Artist: Elvin Bishop & Smokey Smothers
Elvin Bishop
Little Smokey Smothers; Main Performer
Composer: Bishop; Composer
Lyricist: Bishop; Composer
Artist: Elvin Bishop
Little Smokey Smothers; Production

7. The Skin They're In

by Elvin Bishop & Smokey Smothers

Primary Artist: Elvin Bishop & Smokey Smothers
Elvin Bishop
Little Smokey Smothers; Main Performer
Composer: Bishop; Composer
Lyricist: Bishop; Composer
Artist: Elvin Bishop
Little Smokey Smothers; Production

8. Stomp

by Elvin Bishop & Smokey Smothers

Primary Artist: Elvin Bishop & Smokey Smothers
Elvin Bishop
Little Smokey Smothers; Main Performer
Composer: Bishop; Composer
Lyricist: Bishop; Composer
Artist: Elvin Bishop
Little Smokey Smothers; Production

9. Annie Mae

by Elvin Bishop & Smokey Smothers

Primary Artist: Elvin Bishop & Smokey Smothers
Elvin Bishop
Little Smokey Smothers; Main Performer
Composer: Smothers; Composer
Lyricist: Smothers; Composer
Artist: Elvin Bishop
Little Smokey Smothers; Production

10. Pleading With You

by Elvin Bishop & Smokey Smothers

Primary Artist: Elvin Bishop & Smokey Smothers
Elvin Bishop
Little Smokey Smothers; Main Performer
Composer: Smothers; Composer
Lyricist: Smothers; Composer
Artist: Elvin Bishop
Little Smokey Smothers; Production

11. Dirty Drawers

by Elvin Bishop & Smokey Smothers

Primary Artist: Elvin Bishop & Smokey Smothers
Elvin Bishop
Little Smokey Smothers; Main Performer
Composer: Bishop; Composer
Lyricist: Bishop; Composer
Artist: Elvin Bishop
Little Smokey Smothers; Production

12. Travelin' Shoes

by Elvin Bishop & Smokey Smothers

Primary Artist: Elvin Bishop & Smokey Smothers
Elvin Bishop
Little Smokey Smothers; Main Performer
Composer: Bishop; Composer
Lyricist: Bishop; Composer
Artist: Elvin Bishop
Little Smokey Smothers; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

55 minutes and 11 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

Only 1/12 tracks has lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Blues, Rock, Southern Rock, Blues-Rock, Electric Blues, Chicago Blues

Label

Alligator Records

Music Distribution Service

Alligator Records

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 17, 2009

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

14551487425

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That's My Partner!

1. That's My Partner

2. Roll Your Moneymaker

3. Slow Down

4. Little Red Rooster

5. Hello, Baby

6. Middle Aged Man

7. The Skin They're In

8. Stomp

9. Annie Mae

10. Pleading With You

11. Dirty Drawers

12. Travelin' Shoes

Technical Specifications

That's My Partner!

Product information

Release options

1. That's My Partner

2. Roll Your Moneymaker

3. Slow Down

4. Little Red Rooster

5. Hello, Baby

6. Middle Aged Man

7. The Skin They're In

8. Stomp

9. Annie Mae

10. Pleading With You

11. Dirty Drawers

12. Travelin' Shoes

Technical Specifications